FCC clears Paramount, Skydance merger
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In the aftermath of the FCC's approval of the Skydance-Paramount merger, there has been consternation, angst and even anger over how it went down.
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The signoff on the deal, which could close next month, follows Paramount’s settlement of a Trump lawsuit.
The company said it will conduct a “comprehensive review” of CBS after the merger goes through to ensure the network is operating in the public interest.
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